Question

Place grouping symbols in this expression so that the value of the expression is 37.Then justify your answer by simplifying the expression.

8×5-6+12÷6

Answer 1

put parentheses around the '6 + 12 ÷ 6' and another parentheses around the '6 + 12':-


8 x 5 - ((6 + 12) ÷ 6)

= 40 - (18 ÷ 6)

= 40 - 3

= 37